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The growing importance of Latin America –behind the IAG Q2 results
Luis Gallego CEO of IAG International Airlines Group (IAG), the parent company of British Airways,…
NCL confirms expansion plans for Great Stirrup Cay as it reports record revenue
Harry Sommer of NCL Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reported a record total revenue of $2.5bn…
Irish whiskey industry braces itself for 15pc tariff from today
Eoin Ó Catháin Director of the Irish Whiskey Association Irish whiskey exports to America will…
‘Navigating industry challenges & Paris tax increase’ – behind AF/KLM Q2 results
Benjamin Smith CEO of Air France Air France-KLM has reported a robust performance for the…
Trans-Atlantic the saviour in a sluggish German market – behind Lufthansa’s Q2 results
Carsten Spohr CEO of Lufthansa Lufthansa Group has delivered a strong second-quarter performance for 2025,…
Construction begins on first of 12 dedicated bus corridors in Dublin
Peter Walsh CEO of Transport Infrastructure Ireland Construction for the first of 12 dedicated bus…
Kilmihil Festival of Fun to take place bank holiday weekend
Over the next four days, the Kilmihil Festival of Fun will bring community-focused entertainment to…
DAA receives €2.35m from the European Commission for sustainable transport
Kenny Jacobs of DAA DAA, the operator of Dublin and Cork airports, has received €2.35m…
Average distance of a European flight is 1,157 km – Eurocontrol
Raul Medina CEO of Eurocontrol In 2024, the average distance of a flight in the…
Etihad reports busiest ever month for aircraft deliveries
Antonoaldo Neves CEO of Etihad Etihad Airways received five aircraft in July 2023, marking the…
Lufthansa appoints new hub managers for Frankfurt and Munich
Francesco Sciortino & Heiko Reitz of Lufthansa Francesco Sciortino will join the Executive Board of…
Airlines voice their anger after ANOTHER failure in England’s ailing ATC system
Martin Rolfe of NATS Investigations continue into what caused last evening’s technical glitch at England’s…
‘Not just about bricks and mortar’ – DAA lodges application for Pier 1 extension
Vincent Harrison of Dublin Airport Dublin Airport’s operator has submitted a planning application for the…
Consumer Protection Commission chairperson Brian McHugh defends airport car park stance
Brian McHugh chair of the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission Consumer Protection Commission chairperson Brian McHugh…
AerCap reports 84 deliveries so far this year in Q2 earnings call
Gus Kelly Chief Executive Officer Aercap AerCap has reported a record Q2 2025 with a…
Killorglin based Fexco acquires Sainsbury’s Travel Money business
Neil Hosty CEO of Fexco Group Fexco Group, located in Killorglin, has acquired Sainsbury’s Travel…
STILL DOWN but decline is slowing, Ireland inbound numbers down 2pc in June, spend down by 6pc – CSO
Jennifer Banim Director of the Central Statistics Office The Central Statics Office reports that 654,500…
Airbus supply line slows to 306 deliveries for first half of 2025
Guillaume Faury CEO of Airbus Airbus reported 306 commercial aircraft deliveries for Half-Year (H1) 2025,…
‘Long-term economic and operational benefits’ – Ulick McEvaddy lodges application for cargo terminal at Dublin airport
Ulick McEvaddy Ulick McEvaddy’s DA Terminal 3 Ltd has applied for planning permission for a…
Tents pitched in Curraghmore for All Together Now Festival
Will Rolfe festival director All Together Now The All Together Now Festival, scheduled for 31…
Spraoi festival in Waterford marks its 33rd year
Phil Kingston director of Spraoi Spraoi marks its 33rd year this year. Visitors can expect…
Permission refused for €100m redevelopment of Saint Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre
Peter Mullan CEO of An Coimisiún Pleanála An Coimisiún Pleanála has refused the planning permission…
USA’s Spirit Airlines to furlough 270 pilots from November 1 as it remerges from Chapter 11
Dave Davis CEO of Spirit Spirit Airlines will furlough approximately 270 pilots starting November 1,…
Datalex to leave the Irish stock exchange after 25 years
Jonathan Rockett CEO of Datalex Datalex has announced its intention to leave the Irish stock…
Newbuild Star of the Seas to offer extra four-night showcase cruise as it prepares to arrive early in Florida
Royal Caribbean has added a new four-night showcase cruise for August 16, 2025 on board…
Dublin airport anticipates two 130k days over bank holiday weekend
Kenny Jacobs of DAA Friday and Sunday will both be 130,000 passenegr days at Dublin…
Ryanair to end services at Bergerac, Brive, and Strasbourg airports from October over French air tax
Jason McGuinness CCO of Ryanair Ryanair is to end services at Bergerac, Brive, and Strasbourg…
‘Ireland needs to diversify tourism offering’ – ITIC’s Eoghan O’Mara Walsh
Eoghan O’Mara Walsh CEO of ITIC Ireland needs to diversify its tourism offering to regain…
Further setbacks for Boeing as certification of 737 Max 7 and Max 10 delayed until 2026
Kelly Otberg CEO of Boeing Boeing’s efforts to secure certification for its 737 MAX 7…
Istanbul Airport surpasses London Heathrow as Europe’s busiest airport
Selahattin Bilgen CEO of İstanbul Airport Istanbul Airport surpassed London Heathrow as Europe’s busiest airport…
Norwegian Cruise Line to open waterpark at Great Stirrup Cay on the Bahamas
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced a transformation of Great Stirrup Cay on the Bahamas, including…
Lufthansa subsidiary to operate 2w Frankfurt to Shannon service in summer 2026
Mary Considine CEO of Shannon Airport Shannon Airport announced a new direct service to Frankfurt…
Century Cruises latest to enter European river cruise market
Alejandro Polanco of Century Cruises Century Cruises has entered the international market by partnering with…
Boeing losses reduce in second quarter
Kelly Otberg CEO of Boeing Boeing has experienced a smaller second-quarter loss as it increased…
‘Biggest product investment in the company’s history’ – Swiss showcases new first and business seats
Dieter Vranckx CEO of Swiss Swiss is introducing new first and business class seats on…
Aviation share prices up 2pc as details of tariff deal emerge
Donald Trump Stock markets have reacted positively to the tariff deal between Europe and the…
LISTEN: London air traffic control systems failure, Eoghan Corry on RTÉ Drivetime
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“Shorthaul aircraft overhaul business is very seasonal’ – Conor McCarthy’s Dublin Aerospace records ‘small’ €174,306 loss after costs increase
Conor McCarthy founder of Emerald Airlines Dublin Aerospace recorded a pre-tax loss of €174,306 last…
54pc of Ireland’s inbound tour operators say tourism is down in 2025
Paul Kelly of Failte Ireland The latest SOAR survey by Fáilte Ireland reveals that 59pc…